Knee high or mid calf seems to makes my legs look stumpier probably because I have short thighs.... (extrapetite.com)
Torso is probably on the short side so it makes your upper half look stumpy and the skirt is pretty poufy because there's a layer of tulle underneath. (morninglavender.com)
Can't agree with the maxi dress because us short girls look stumpy in them. (prudencepetitestyle.com)